Health Market Inquiry Final Findings and Recommendations Report (September 2019)
The Health Market Inquiry (HMI), published by the Competition Commission in September 2019, examined the cost, transparency, and competitiveness of South Africa’s private healthcare sector. Its findings highlighted the imbalance of market power between large hospital groups and independent facilities — a key concern for NHN hospitals. The report supports fair competition, tariff transparency, and regulatory reform to ensure that independent hospitals remain sustainable and accessible, helping to preserve choice, quality, and affordability for South African patients.
Council for Medical Schemes Annual Report (2024/2025)
The Council for Medical Schemes (CMS) Annual Report 2024/25 provides an in-depth overview of South Africa’s medical schemes industry, reflecting on regulatory progress, market performance, and the protection of over nine million beneficiaries. The report highlights CMS’ commitment to strengthening governance, affordability, and transparency across 71 registered schemes, while aligning with broader national health priorities such as Universal Health Coverage and the National Health Insurance (NHI) rollout. For NHN and its member hospitals, these insights are critical in understanding the evolving funding environment, the role of private healthcare within the NHI framework, and the policy shifts shaping access and sustainability in South Africa’s healthcare system.
Department of Health Annual Report (2023/2024)
The National Department of Health’s Annual Report 2023/24 presents a detailed account of South Africa’s health system performance, challenges and milestones over the past year. It covers progress across key areas including the phased implementation of the National Health Insurance Act, responses to communicable and non-communicable diseases, infrastructure upgrades and workforce development. For the National Hospital Network and its member hospitals—serving diverse communities and navigating evolving care models—the report offers critical insights into national priorities, potential reimbursement shifts and regulatory landscapes that may shape our strategies and partnership opportunities.
South African Nursing Council Annual Report (2024/2025)
The South African Nursing Council (SANC) Annual Report 2024/2025 provides a comprehensive overview of the regulatory body’s efforts to strengthen nursing education, professional standards, and service delivery across South Africa’s healthcare system. It highlights key achievements in accreditation, compliance, and workforce development—reflecting SANC’s mandate to protect the public and uphold excellence within the nursing profession. For NHN and its member hospitals, the report underscores the importance of continuous professional development, ethical governance, and skills advancement as critical enablers of high-quality patient care within both independent and public healthcare settings.
BHF Southern African Health Journal (2025)
The Board of Healthcare Funders’ Southern African Health Journal (2025) presents a comprehensive exploration of the evolving healthcare landscape in Southern Africa. This sixth edition, themed “Collaborating for Value: Partnerships Transforming the Future of Healthcare,” brings together thought leaders, policymakers, and industry experts to examine the power of collaboration in driving sustainable health reform. The journal delves into critical topics such as economic growth and health equity, the role of private sector partnerships in universal health coverage, strategic purchasing, predictive analytics, mental health, and digital innovation. For NHN hospitals and stakeholders, this publication provides valuable insights into the future of healthcare financing, delivery, and governance — highlighting opportunities for alignment, partnership, and improved health outcomes across both public and private sectors.